Executive Meeting & Partnerships Lead

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles is seeking an Executive Meeting Manager to drive business growth for the Luskin Conference Center and The Inn at UCLA. You will partner with campus leadership and senior executives to develop revenue opportunities and oversee high-profile events.

The role requires 3+ years in hotel sales, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in catering, conferencing, and hospitality software. Travel and offsite attendance are part of the job.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Experience as a Hotel Sales Manager (Required)
• Ability to close sales and negotiate high-dollar-value contracts (Required)
• Working knowledge of catering and conferencing business and equipment (Required)
• Analytical skills to contribute to marketing and sales plans (Required)
• Accounting and math skills for cost estimates, proposals, billing (Required)
• Ability to manage a large volume of tasks and meet deadlines (Required)
• Strong interpersonal communication and political acumen (Required)
• Clear directives and independent judgment in event management (Required)
• Proficiency with hospitality sales software (Delphi) and MS Office (Required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders (Required)
• Knowledge of university accounting forms (Preferred)
• Knowledge of Housing & Hospitality policies (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and secure revenue streams.
• Serve as primary contact for external vendors and strategic partners.
• Collaborate with event planners for 10–30 rooms per night and high-level services.
• Design and execute revenue-generating programs to elevate UCLA venues.

Skills

Hotel sales

Closing sales

Catering & conferencing

Marketing analytics

Budgeting & cost estimates

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication (verbal/written)

Independent judgment

Tools

Delphi

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles is seeking an Executive Meeting Manager to drive business growth for the Luskin Conference Center and The Inn at UCLA. You will partner with campus leadership and senior executives to develop revenue opportunities and oversee high-profile events.

The role requires 3+ years in hotel sales, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in catering, conferencing, and hospitality software. Travel and offsite attendance are part of the job.